Last Chance Deals: Marriott points sale, free Virgin points, Best Buy Amex Offer &...
Welcome to our weekly list of what’s ending this week as well as a collection of some other deals that are due to end soon.
It's a quieter week for offers about to expire, but there...
A smart card, a disappointing benefit, the awards we prefer and more
The US Bank Smartly card certainly looks pretty smart, but is it the new best no-annual-fee rewards card? Ever wonder how to apply Hyatt Suite upgrade awards, or whether you should transfer your Citi...
Which is the best “no annual fee” credit card?
This week's coffee break discussion about the pretty incredible US Bank Smartly Card got me to wondering: What's the best no annual fee credit card? If you asked that question of ten different points...
Find Preferred Hotels bookable with points (easy searchable table)
Many Preferred Hotels, but not all, can be booked with points. Of those, some can be booked with Preferred Hotels' own I Prefer points, some can be booked with Choice points, and some can...
AAdvantage Aviator Silver Companion Certificate: First impressions
One benefit of the Barclays-issued American AAdvantage Aviator cards (including both the AAdvantage Aviator Red and invite-only AAdvantage Aviator Silver) is a companion certificate to bring a companion or two for $99 plus taxes...
What are Preferred Hotels (I Prefer) Points Worth?
In October 2024, Citi added Preferred Hotels as a new transfer partner. Those with the Citi Strata card (or the no-longer-available Prestige or AT&T Access More cards) could now transfer Citi ThankYou points at...
Frequent Miler’s Favorite Flights of 2024
The Frequent Miler team isn't just sitting around earning miles and signing up for new credit cards. Ok, we are. But we don't just do that. We also travel a lot. So much that...
AAdvantage changes (very little), Alaska / Hawaiian programs will merge next Summer and does...
Alaska Mileage Plan and HawaiianMiles will be merging next Summer, American AAdvantage delights loyal customers by doing very little and does Uber charge you more if you pay with credits? All that and more...
One miles millionaire minted, earn Delta MQDs without flying, the Turkish Airlines of hotel...
We've received word that one miles millionaire has been minted among the Frequent Miler family (with another mulling a mileage run to Mexico). If you're looking for last-minute Delta MQDs, look no further --...
St Regis San Francisco: Bottom Line Review
Earlier this year, my wife and I made a lovely weekend in San Francisco out of using an expiring Fine Hotels and Resorts credit combined with an 85K Marriott free night certificate that we...
Marriott Bonvoy Choice Benefits. Which to pick? (New: Feb 1 deadline & new 40K...
If you have earned 50 elite qualifying nights with Marriott Bonvoy within a calendar year, then you are eligible to pick a "Choice Benefit". A second Choice Benefit is available for those who complete...
Earn $2500 Delta MQDs without flying (Not too late for 2024)
If you're in the hunt for Delta elite status, you may be trying to cram in a December flight or two. But that can be very expensive and time consuming. Fortunately, there's an easy...
PSA – Hyatt Suite Upgrades can now be easily used when there’s no standard...
Last week, we wrote a post covering the new ability to self-apply Hyatt Suite Upgrade Awards (SUA) and Club Access Awards online without having to call or message a rep to manually apply them.
I...
Amex Business Platinum card now has $200 in annual Hilton credit
American Express has decided to spread some holiday cheer and make a good card even better.
I just noticed that Amex has added a new and seemingly unannounced benefit to the Business Platinum card: $200...
